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Circumcision is a requirement of Judaism although there is a small fringe group of mainly non-religious Jews who are choosing to not circumcise their sons. Circumcision is also required by Islam according to the majority of its adherents.

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Male circumcision is compulsory in both Islam and Judaism religions. Female circumcision is not Islam religion requirement.

Other religions including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, mostly, do not practice circumcision.

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Christianity does not practice circumcision.

most religions don't require circumcision aside from the Jews Even the muslims who are the main circumsisers of the world do not have a religious requirement to do so.

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The Jewish religion practices circumcision for religious reasons and the Muslim religion has developed a culture where circumcision exists. most of the people in the world that are circumcised ,both men and women are Muslims.

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Mainly Judaism and Islam; though there are also other religions where this is done a right of passage into manhood.

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Judaism and Islam practice male circumcision. Some Muslims practice female circumcision as well (also known as female genital mutilation).
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Judaism and Islam practice male circumcision. Some Muslims practice female circumcision as well (also known as female genital mutilation). See also the Related Links.

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Christian Science, Mormonism, the Amish and many other groups are forbidden from altering their flesh in any way.

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The only religion that requires male circumcision is the Jewish religion. The Muslims do it as well however there is no religious requirement written anywhere in their religion.

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Does Russia practice circumcision?

Russia is an christian nation, they don't practice circumcision


Does Malaysia practice circumcision?

Yes, Malaysia does practice male and female circumcision. It is known as Khitan.


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How circumcision came in practice?

In certain religions it became a method of marking it's members so they would be labeled as members of a particular religion in a non changeable way.


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no, not all tribes perform circumcision


Does the English Monarchy practice circumcision?

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What religions have laws against circumcision surgery?

Christian Scientists


Does the Ethiopian Orthodox Church practice ritual circumcision?

Circumcision is not a part of Christian tradition.


Which stage of a person's life does circumcision mark?

Different religions have different meanings on circumcision. Otherwise, it's a health purpose.


Do modern Jews still believe in circumcision?

In general, modern Jews still believe and practice circumcision.


Are most Palestinian penises circumcised?

Yes, circumcision is a common practice among Palestinians, as it is in many cultures and religions around the world. It is often performed for religious or cultural reasons as a rite of passage.